Learn to Ride

Bikeability - Level 1

Government funded and offered to every primary/junior school within Derby City, Bikeability Level 1 is a 2 hour, off road, national standard course. At Level 1 new riders learn to control and master their bikes in a space away from traffic.

Bikeability - Level 2

Government funded and offered to every primary/junior school within Derby City, Bikeability Level 2 takes place on local streets, giving trainees a real cycling experience. Trainees learn how to deal with traffic on short journeys such as cycling to school or the local shops. Trainees are usually trained in small groups of up to 6 trainees per instructor.

Cyclo Cross

For a small cost, we provide a fleet of cyclo cross bikes and everything else to deliver a fun packed, coaching and racing experience in your school. We can cater for up to 80 pupils during the school day.

After School Club

Testimonials

Hi just wanted to say how brilliant the learn to ride session was at Markeaton last week. The guys who helped my daughter were fab and in 5 days she's gone from only ever having sat on a bike twice (and peddling backwards!) to being able to confidently ride a bike without any help or stabilisers. We'll definitely be booking for our younger children when they're old enough. Thanks again Claire.

Claire, Derby

I just wanted to take the time to thank your team for the great training given at Silverhill this year. Gregor has come home with a renewed vigour about cycling and has enthused both our house and his mum’s house to get back out on bikes to do some family cycling!

Gregor, Derby

Thank you Cycle Derby – the children had an absolutely fantastic time yesterday at the velodrome!
...I was so impressed by them all and I think it's fair to say, they exceeded their own expectations!.

School, Derby

Testimonials

Hi just wanted to say how brilliant the learn to ride session was at Markeaton last week. The guys who helped my daughter were fab and in 5 days she's gone from only ever having sat on a bike twice (and peddling backwards!) to being able to confidently ride a bike without any help or stabilisers. We'll definitely be booking for our younger children when they're old enough. Thanks again Claire.

Claire, Derby

I just wanted to take the time to thank your team for the great training given at Silverhill this year. Gregor has come home with a renewed vigour about cycling and has enthused both our house and his mum’s house to get back out on bikes to do some family cycling!

Gregor, Derby

Thank you Cycle Derby – the children had an absolutely fantastic time yesterday at the velodrome!
...I was so impressed by them all and I think it's fair to say, they exceeded their own expectations!.

School, Derby

Case Study

After School Cycle Clubs - Sarah's story

Sarah first got the buzz for cycling when she took part in one of our organised Cyclo Cross races aged just 9 her dad helped us unload our van of Isla bikes and that was it! She joined her local club raced in the local cyclo x leagues, had a go on the track and MTB and some six years later at the age of 15 Sarah is representing the East Midlands Cycling Team in the UK School Games

Fantastic training - Sally

I just wanted to pass on my thanks for the fantastic training you gave my son on a recent cycle training course for Year 6's at Breadsall CE Primary school. As well as thoroughly enjoying the week, his cycling skills and confidence have improved tremendously. He now rides a sensible distance away from the kerb and uses his 'observation skills' . His road sense has improved significantly not only when riding a bike, but is also obvious when he is a car passenger by the comments he makes about other road users. Many of the other Year 6 parents have mentioned what a good course they thought it was. You've obviously inspired several of his school friends who have recently started to cycle to and from school. Can you please pass on my thanks to all at Cycle Derby.

Sally, Derby

Learn to Ride

My 5 year old son attended for his first session onWednesday. He was a total non rider and was very anxious about not havingstabilisers. He was taught by Paul who was nothing short of amazing. By the endof our first lesson Jack was riding, albeit very wobbly. I was fortunate enoughto be able to book a second session with Paul, 2 days later and by the end ofthis lesson, we had a happy rider. Paul also gave us advice on which bike wouldsuit our son best and he was able to try a couple for size. I cannot praise both your service and Paul highly enoughand as such wanted to pass on my thanks formally. I also work for DCC and knowonly too well how we need to showcase the brilliant work we do. This is ashining example of what Derby does well. This half term, the Cycle Derby teamhave successfully enabled many children and young people to learn to ride withconfidence. I haven’t stopped smiling all day and I’ve told all my friends justhow brilliant the Cycle Derby team are.

Thank you once again, I’m truly overwhelmed and the sessions were worth every penny!